Ahmadinejad the Winner

[Cheezit]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090613/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_iran_election

Iran govt declared Ahmadinejad winner with 62 pct

14 mins ago
TEHRAN, Iran – Iran's government says incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is the winner of the election with a landslide 62.63 percent of the vote. Top opposition contender Mir Hossein Mousavi takes only 33.75 percent of vote in a result disputed by his supporters.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

Rigged election?
I'm not surprised, guessing they want a "strong" leader while they try and catch up with North Korea.


"A supporter of Iranian presidential candidate Mahmoud Ahmadinejad celebrates in Tehran after preliminary results showed him leading early June 13, 2009.
REUTERS/Caren Firouz "

[Lexion]

Ok....serious CT shit.

Wonder what the CIA is
up to ?

Hmmmmmmmm..........

Regards,
Lex

[boycotteverything]

Seems rigged. I'm a little surprised it wasn't rigged the other way. Iran is digging itself a deep pit with that creepy character in power. Hard to believe we have to look at his ugly mug for another 4 years.

[Cheezit]

"CIA"
I was thinking it was more like religious control.



more news
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/ml_iran_election

By ALI AKBAR DAREINI and ANNA JOHNSON, Associated Press Writers Ali Akbar Dareini And Anna Johnson, Associated Press Writers – 1 hr 48 mins ago
TEHRAN, Iran – Supporters of the main election challenger to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad clashed with police and set up barricades of burning tires Saturday as authorities declared the hard-line president was re-elected in a landslide. Opponents responded with the most serious unrest in the capital in a decade and charges that the result was the work of a "dictatorship."

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, closed the door on any chance he could use his limitless powers to intervene in the disputes from Friday's election. In a message on state TV, he urged the nation to unite behind Ahmadinejad, calling the result a "divine assessment."

But Ahmadinejad's main challenger, Mir Hossein Mousavi, has rejected the result as rigged and urged his supporters to resist a government of "lies and dictatorship."


Some people aren't very happy.
Lets see how much damage 33.75% can do.

edit
"Supporters of reformist candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi, some wearing green as the color of the party, gather on the streets protesting the results of the Iranian presidential election in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, June 13, 2009. Iranian riot police have clashed with supporters of the main opposition candidate in disputed presidential elections.
(AP Photo/Ben Curtis)"

[Lexion]

It's in the war-machines best
interest to keep Uncle Tom in
power.

Like I said, CT thinking.

And yeah...the 33% are out in
the streets. May prove to be
an interesting weekend.

Regards,
Lex

[boycotteverything]

Persian students have been more into Ipods and rock 'n roll than politics lately. But they may have taken more shit than they can swallow now. That's very bad news for the mullahs. Iran is a very young country and the kids are its destiny. I look for massive demonstrations and civil disobedience- and the overthrow of the reactionary right wing religious assbites. It happened here and it can happen there. These kids love everything American including Barack.

[Cheezit]

http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Mahmoud-Ahmadinejad/photo//090613/481/e0c9a4e590594978a5f60ca7c159ef9d//s:/ap/ml_iran_election;_ylt=AjSS0TzVfD99YhZCFRPNOkMUewgF ;_ylu=X3oDMTFibDFrbnBpBHBvcwMxMQRzZWMDeW5fcl9qdW1w X3Bob3RvBHNsawNhYnVzaXNzZXRvbmY-#photoViewer=/090613/481/3ff2236e1e99434182c98088540ec699

Pictures of whats going on.

[Cheezit]

more

[boycotteverything]

The torch has passed to a new Persian generation. The Revolution of the Old Men is finally being challenged by the courageous young. The issues are the same issues of the American 60s- youth will be served and women will no-longer be oppressed and marginalized. It's about equality and freedom from the bondage of insipid religious crap. And while this new Revolution may be lacking an ideology- that is also its very strength. Sometimes you lose a battle to win a war. Send them your good vibes and your love. Blood will be shed.

The new Persia-

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/12_01/17banksyES_468x606.jpg

Thanks, Banksy.

[Ima Nasshole]

Hard to believe we have to look at his ugly mug for another 4 years.
4 more years? Like Chavez, President Mockmood Imineedofadinnerjacket will amend the Iranian constitution to declare himself the supreme leader til he dies or is overthrown. This guy aint going anywhere.

[boycotteverything]

President Mockmood Imineedofadinnerjacket will amend the Iranian constitution to declare himself the supreme leaderThat's not how it works in the Islamic Republic. The power resides in the mullahs. The Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, calls the shots.

[pack3tg0st]

At least they did a better job faking it than North Korea does...

Unanimous elections smell funny....

[WarlordZeroOne]

I would not live in a Islamic country for a million bucks,on saying that the U.K. is almost one,ive got big problems.

[Ima Nasshole]

President Mockmood Imineedofadinnerjacket will amend the Iranian constitution to declare himself the supreme leaderThat's not how it works in the Islamic Republic. The power resides in the mullahs. The Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, calls the shots.
I see that changing with this election. Hot on the heels of his apparent landslide victory and overwhelming popularity I see him taking his poitical clout for a "test drive". The Mullahs may have the support of the people, Mockmood has the support of the military and intelligence agencies. One by one he squeezes the Mullahs through covert intimidation until he seizes their influence and starts to tell "them" what to do, shortly he will no longer answer to them.

Cut and paste this post into a word document and bury it somewhere on your desktop. Regardless of how contrived it is, this man now appears to have what he's never had before and a more popular following in Iran than Obama has in the states. He beat his political opponant by a wider margin in their election than "O" beat McSame in ours, and he can parlay that momentum into usurping the Mullahs becuase along with the tools necessary to get the job done, he appears to have entrenched himself in an iconic position.

But then again I could be wrong but I doubt I am.

[boycotteverything]

He beat his political opponant by a wider margin in their election than "O" beat McSame in oursI feel it was a rigged election. And if that's the case all your other points become moot. The question in my mind is whether the kids are more committed to freedom or Ipods. I suppose we'll know shortly. In the mean time we need to wish them well by any means available, especially via the net. They need to know that we support their cause.

[Cheezit]

Obama; and i hate to pick on him so much, but he is the president, will be the one to make the biggest/best connection.
Though, it liklely won't work when he talks of peace but continues to have is military fight 2 or 3 wars and drop bomb after bomb in the middle east. As for the communication by net, maybe the CIA or NSA has that taken care of.
As for the rigged election, i still wonder what % really supports him.

[boycotteverything]

As for the communication by net, maybe the CIA or NSA has that taken care of.But do they speak for you?
As for the rigged election, i still wonder what % really supports him.

As for the rigged election, i still wonder what % really supports him.What matters is the young, the inheritors of the future.

[Cheezit]

No, they have their own goals.
And i doubt they are on the same page as Obama or the rest of the govt.

[boycotteverything]

i doubt they are on the same page as Obama or the rest of the govt.Regardless. It's the voice of the young that matters. Persian kids are like all kids- all they want is self determination. Or in other words, Jefferson's words- the 'pursuit of happiness.' That's not too much to either 'ask for' or to 'demand.'

[Cheezit]

If they really wanted Mir Hossein Mousavi (hope thats right) they need to do all they can and more because the US will continue to demonize Ahmadinejad. It's always Iran or NKorea and we keep pushing the war button. I don't see the demonizing of Iran or the middle east stopping any time soon. The US is determined to always have a "bad guy" to fight.

update
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/ml_iran_election

Ahmadinejad brushes off Iran election violence

By ANNA JOHNSON and NASSER KARIMI, Associated Press Writers Anna Johnson And Nasser Karimi, Associated Press Writers – 1 hr 35 mins ago
TEHRAN, Iran – Protesters set fires and smashed store windows Sunday in a second day of violence as groups challenging President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's re-election tried to keep pressure on authorities. Anti-riot police lashed back and the regime blocked Internet sites used to rally the pro-reform campaign.

Ahmadinejad dismissed Tehran's worst unrest in a decade as "not important," comparing it to passions after a football match. He insisted Friday's vote was "real and free" and the results showing his landslide victory were fair and legitimate. Along Tehran's Vali Asr street — where activists supporting rival candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi held a huge pre-election rally last week — tens of thousands marched in support of Ahmadinejad, waving Iranian flags and shouting his name.

Mousavi sent a letter to the Guardian Council — a powerful clerical group — calling for the election to be canceled. He has claimed that he was the real winner.

"Fraud is evident and review and nullification is requested," said the letter posted on Mousavi's Web site. Mousavi also met Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to discuss his fraud allegations. Shahab Tabatabaei, a prominent activist in Mousavi's pro-reform camp, said Mousavi called on Khamenei to order cancellation of the election results.

Mousavi earlier released a statement said canceling the election is the only way to restore public trust. He urged supporters to continue their "civil and lawful" opposition to the results and advised police to stop violence against protesters.



What matters is the young, the inheritors of the future.
Many lesson to be learned. To show true understanding will result in a better Iran.
I'll continue to pray for a peaceful outcome.

[boycotteverything]

pray in one hand and shit in the other and see which one fills up faster.

[Cheezit]

pray in one hand and shit in the other and see which one fills up faster.
I gottcha, a man of action i see. Actions speak louder than words i guess. :D

[Ima Nasshole]

He beat his political opponant by a wider margin in their election than "O" beat McSame in oursI feel it was a rigged election. And if that's the case all your other points become moot.


Moot?
And you don't think ours was rigged? Hahahahahhahah aaaaaaaaaaah you fucking kill me Kim. Iran's election was no more rigged than ours was. Obama should have never made it past the primary, never mind the general election. Obama usurped the campaign finance laws by accepting hundreds of millions of dollars in contribution amounts below the $200 level, and then refused to voluntarily disclose the sources because he knew the money was dirty and he would have had to return it.

If you think Mockmood Imineedofadinnerjacket stole the Iranian election, then you must admit Obama did too, infact Obama gave Mockmood the game plan, and Mockmood executed it better.

[boycotteverything]

Gotta disagree. Barack was fairly elected. I'm not sure how you draw the conclusion that the American election was rigged. But- whatever makes you happy.

[skunk]

Nasshole, Bush stole not one but two elections. Whether or not you like Obama, he won the 2008 election fair and square (I mean, he was (s)elected).

As for Ahmadinejad, there's claims of election fraud coming from Iran, but he isn't giving up his presidency anytime soon.

[Ima Nasshole]

Nasshole, Bush stole not one but two elections. Whether or not you like Obama, he won the 2008 election fair and square (I mean, he was (s)elected).

As for Ahmadinejad, there's claims of election fraud coming from Iran, but he isn't giving up his presidency anytime soon.
Please... If a Republican candidate for POTUS had employed a fraction Obama's campaign tactics the MSM would have reported election fraud and Congress would have subpeona'd everybody in DC.
Bush/Cheney have NOTHING to do with this discussion Skunk, and anybody who thinks the election for POTUS was not "rigged" is in denial. You simply canot truthfully admit Obama won this past election fairly.
note: without admitting you're an obamatron, obamamoron, Obamahead, Obamaholic, Obamanoid, Obamaniac, Obamanut, Obamapawn, Obamatard, Obamanite, Obamazombie, Obamawanabe, or Obammunist.

[boycotteverything]

The challenge will continue. Mousavi seems determined to expose the election fraud in Iran.


Iran Opposition Seeks Fatwa Against Ahmadinejad
Mousavi Spokesman Says President's Re-Election Is 'Coup D'Etat'
By LARA SETRAKIAN
DUBAI, June 14, 2006

A spokesman for Iranian presidential candidate Mir-Hossein Mousavi says his camp will keep pushing to change the results of Friday's election that gave incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad a landslide win.
PHOTO: Iranian President Ahmadinejad during his first news conference after the presidential elections in Tehran
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad gestures to journalists as he attends his first news... Expand
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad gestures to journalists as he attends his first news conference after Iran's presidential election in Tehran, June 14, 2009. Iranian police again clashed on Sunday with people protesting in Tehran against the re-election of Ahmadinejad, who said in a victory news conference that the vote had been clean. Collapse
(Damir Sagolj /Reuters)

"We are going to stay in the streets and ask the mullahs to give fatwas that Ahmedinejad is not our president. We are going to ask the Leader, through the will of the people, to change his mind," said Mostafa Makhmalbaf, who is speaking to the foreign press on Mousavi's behalf from his home in Paris.

"I don't think we can do a total Revolution in Iran but we can make some change," he told ABC News, describing what would be an unprecedented reversal for the Islamic Republic.

Mousavi's campaign claims the announced outcome, which gave Ahmedinejad 63 percent of the vote, was fraudulent.
http://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=7838213&page=1

[boycotteverything]

anybody who thinks the election for POTUS was not "rigged" is in denial. You simply canot truthfully admit Obama won this past election fairly.Ground Control to Major Asshole: Election completed. You are now cleared to return to Planet Earth. Over.

[Cheezit]

Mousavi seems determined to expose the election fraud in Iran.
How long til they kill this guy?
I wonder if it's a likely option now.

[boycotteverything]

I've heard that he's currently under arrest. Will they kill him? I doubt it. That would be tantamount to an admission of complicity in a stolen election. But they'll probably duct tape his mouth!

[Cheezit]

They may threaten his family or something. Hope not, but i'm guessing thats how these things can go.

Under arrest? Haven't heard that. thanks for the update.

[boycotteverything]

Following the heaviest unrest in Teheran for years sparked by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's presidential election victory, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the main election challenger who had earlier rejected the results as fraudulent, was put under house arrest, his campaign leaders told the LA Times correspondent in Teheran on Sunday.
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1244371084492&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

...and of course the usual denial (from the Tehran Times)-

Amid rumors about the whereabouts of Mir-Hossein Mousavi, Iran's acting police chief denied reports that he was under house arrest.
http://www.tehrantimes.com/Index_view.asp?code=196739

[Ducky]

Following the heaviest unrest in Teheran for years sparked by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's presidential election victory, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the main election challenger who had earlier rejected the results as fraudulent, was put under house arrest, his campaign leaders told the LA Times correspondent in Teheran on Sunday.
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1244371084492&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

This sums it up BE:

"Nothing lasts forever except the earth and sky"

I'd be VERY SURPRISED if BE actually listened to what I posted:

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[KIWI]

"We are going to stay in the streets and ask the mullahs to give fatwas that Ahmedinejad is not our president. We are going to ask the Leader, through the will of the people, to change his mind," said Mostafa Makhmalbaf, who is speaking to the foreign press on Mousavi's behalf from his home in Paris.


how can anyone take any of this shit seriously?........you have elected officials (I know thats a joke) the governing body, and yet one word from some fat shit in a sheet, and the whole fucken outfit falls over !......c,mon

yeah thats the way isnt it, call the peasents to armed surrection from the comfort of your Parisian villa :pound: :pound: :pound:

[KIWI]

Following the heaviest unrest in Teheran for years sparked by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's presidential election victory, Mir Hossein Mousavi, the main election challenger who had earlier rejected the results as fraudulent, was put under house arrest, his campaign leaders told the LA Times correspondent in Teheran on Sunday.



meanwhile.........back at Langley

[Ducky]

"We are going to stay in the streets and ask the mullahs to give fatwas that Ahmedinejad is not our president. We are going to ask the Leader, through the will of the people, to change his mind," said Mostafa Makhmalbaf, who is speaking to the foreign press on Mousavi's behalf from his home in Paris.


how can anyone take any of this shit seriously?........you have elected officials (I know thats a joke) the governing body, and yet one word from some fat shit in a sheet, and the whole fucken outfit falls over !......c,mon

yeah thats the way isnt it, call the peasents to armed surrection from the comfort of your Parisian villa :pound: :pound: :pound:

Kiwi?

You elect your officials.

The problem I have...is that I don't know WHO the 'officials' are of each country. Even yours. And I can safely say...you don't know WHO the officials of my country are either.

Crying shame.

I'm from Canada, and I don't know WHO the officials of Austraila/New Zealand are. Can you say the same for MY country?

[Ducky]

Without googling

[KIWI]

What I truly believe dear Ducky, is what I posted on Mojo's CT thread, the Bilderburg blueprints,.... so bearing that in mind I see all political debate bloody pointless , it is all contrived and planned , and as evidenced by the discussions such as these, the plan is working just fine


" Give me control over a Nations currency and I care not who makes its laws"

Mayer Amschel Rothschild




The general rule is that there is profit in confusion; the more confusion, the more profit. Therefore, the best approach is to create problems and then offer the solutions.

DIVERSION SUMMARY

MEDIA: Keep the adult public attention diverted away from the real social issues, and captivated by matters of no real importance.

SCHOOLS: Keep the young public ignorant of real mathematics, real economics, real law, and real history.

ENTERTAINMENT: Keep the public entertainment below a sixth grade level.

WORK: Keep the public busy, busy, busy, with no time to think; back on the farm with the other animals.

[boycotteverything]

meanwhile.........back at Langleyyup

[Alessandra]

They're trying to get the true winner to just accept Dickhead's winning. Which is utter bullshit. The US is also refusing to acknowledge Ahmadinejad's "Victory" and called for an investigation. Yes, I realize this is irony at its worst, but this motherfucker shouldn't be in office. At least the youth of Iran are actually fucking doing something and not taking it in the ass like us Americans lol

http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/06/message-from-mousavi.html



I AM UNDER EXTREME PRESSURE TO ACCEPT THE RESULTS OF THE SHAM ELECTION. THEY HAVE CUT ME OFF FROM ANY COMMUNICATION WITH PEOPLE AND AM UNDER SURVEILLANCE. I ASK THE PEOPLE TO STAY IN THE STREETS BUT AVOID VIOLENCE

[KIWI]

I'm from Canada, and I don't know WHO the officials of Austraila/New Zealand are. Can you say the same for MY country?



the fact of anyone wanting to be a politician, should in itself be reason enough to let them no where near the joint 8)

[KIWI]

They're trying to get the true winner to just accept Dickhead's winning. Which is utter bullshit. The US is also refusing to acknowledge Ahmadinejad's "Victory" and called for an investigation. Yes, I realize this is irony at its worst, but this motherfucker shouldn't be in office. At least the youth of Iran are actually fucking doing something and not taking it in the ass like us Americans lol

http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/06/message-from-mousavi.html



I AM UNDER EXTREME PRESSURE TO ACCEPT THE RESULTS OF THE SHAM ELECTION. THEY HAVE CUT ME OFF FROM ANY COMMUNICATION WITH PEOPLE AND AM UNDER SURVEILLANCE. I ASK THE PEOPLE TO STAY IN THE STREETS BUT AVOID VIOLENCE


I seriously believe there are well intentioned people stationed all along the way,...and for the sacrifice they make, more often than not their lives, ..I take my hat off to them, and in spite of what I believe, if this shit was in my back yard I would be out there raising merry hell as well, but bare in mind at all times the puppet masters are pulling the strings....what is important chii is the fact you care about fair-play for all, and are genuine about your concern for the plight of innocent people everywhere......a smite for you :bong:

[boycotteverything]

for the young it's all about freedom from religious bullshit. they deserve our support.

[Alessandra]

this really gets me...
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/06/sos-from-tehran.html

WE NEED HELP. WE NEED SUPPORT. Time is not on our side, waiting and making sure means more casualties, more disappointment, more brutality.

The most essential need of young Iranians is to be recognized by US government. They need them not to accept the results and do not talk to A.N government as an official, approved one. They need help by sending true information. All the medias are under arrest or close control. Help them have the information.

They only try to show the fraud to the world. Help them please. You can not imagine the level of brutality we saw these two awful days.

[KIWI]

The most essential need of young Iranians is to be recognized by US government. They need them not to accept the results and do not talk to A.N government as an official, approved one. They need help by sending true information. All the medias are under arrest or close control. Help them have the information.


now there is a class bit of manipulation, , create a situation, and leave the victim of your actions with no other option than come to the perp for a solution!.

imagine where your head would have to be at ?.............to be asking the US for a link to a legitimit news outlet ?

all the media on lock-down ? jesus christ the US wrote the book on THAT one !

any reports from Iran sanctioned by the US should be treated like a steaming turd on your living room floor, carry a long stick and hold your nose

[skunk]

Ahmadinejad probably didn't win by the margin he did, but...In all likelihood he received over 50% of the vote. Its unfortunate though we'll probably never find out either way.

On a side note, I must be an "obamaunist" or whatever the fuck asshole was talking about because I don't believe the 2008 presidential election was rigged. Right. Proof?

[KIWI]

if Borac Obama is the US President then that is what the NWO want, end of story.......if shit had to be "manipulated" to put him there, it had nothing to do with him Im sure, for whatever there reasons, he is who they require for the present phase

[Cheezit]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/ml_iran_election

Iran supreme leader orders probe of election fraud

By ANNA JOHNSON and ALI AKBAR DAREINI, Associated Press Writers Anna Johnson And Ali Akbar Dareini, Associated Press Writers – 1 hr 11 mins ago
TEHRAN, Iran – Iran's supreme leader ordered Monday an investigation into allegations of election fraud, marking a stunning turnaround by the country's most powerful figure and offering hope to opposition forces who have waged street clashes to protest the re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

State television quoted Ayatollah Ali Khamenei directing a high-level clerical panel, the Guardian Council, to look into charges by pro-reform candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi, who has said he is the rightful winner of Friday's presidential election.

The decision comes after Mousavi wrote a letter appealing to the Guardian Council and met Sunday with Khamenei, who holds almost limitless power over Iranian affairs. Such an election probe by the 12-member council is uncharted territory and it not immediately clear how it would proceed or how long it would take.

Election results must be authorized by the council, composed of clerics closely allied with the unelected supreme leader. All three of Ahmadinejad's challengers in the election — Mousavi and two others — have made public allegations of fraud after results showed the president winning by a 2-to-1 margin.

"Issues must be pursued through a legal channel," state TV quoted Khamenei as saying. The supreme leader said he has "insisted that the Guardian Council carefully probe this letter."

The day after the election, Khamenei urged the nation to unite behind Ahmadinejad and called the result a "divine assessment."

The results touched off three days of clashes — the worst unrest in Tehran in a decade. Protesters set fires and battled anti-riot police, including a clash overnight at Tehran University after 3,000 students gathered to oppose the election results.



Lets see how far this goes.

[boycotteverything]

This nothing but posing. The announcement serves the purpose of defusing the demonstrations and allowing the election results to be legitimized. It may be a bit ham handed but in Iran it will probably work.

[boycotteverything]

if Borac Obama is the US President then that is what the NWO want, end of storyOne problem with that conclusion. The NWO is a figment of your imagination. End of story.

[Cheezit]

This nothing but posing. The announcement serves the purpose of defusing the demonstrations and allowing the election results to be legitimized. It may be a bit ham handed but in Iran it will probably work.

Or, a reason for more protests.

[boycotteverything]

Or, a reason for more protests.That remains to be seen, Cheese. Iran has been trying to break out of the box for generations- always to be frustrated by either the world powers or by the lash of Islam. The population is frustrated and dispirited. But it is also the inheritor of an exquisite and profound pre-Islamic history which is close to the heart of every Persian. There is a cloying contradiction within the soul of the nation. It's no accident that Persia is the home of Zoroastrianism.

[Ima Nasshole]

anybody who thinks the election for POTUS was not "rigged" is in denial. You simply canot truthfully admit Obama won this past election fairly.Ground Control to Major Asshole: Election completed. You are now cleared to return to Planet Earth. Over.

Major Asshole to Ground Control: The only reason it's over is because unlike the citizens of Iran, the populace of this country clearly demonstrated it lacks/lacked the balls necessary to take to the streets in the face of glaring election fraud. Of course who could blame us, it's not like ANY of it was reported by the MSM (note to ground control... they knew about it and buried as much of it as they could because O was their candidate).

Each and everyone of us is too wrapped up in his or her own little world to the point that unless _insert cause for loss of liberty here_ directly affects us, we've been conditioned to "not give a flying fuck" anymore. YOUR generation has completely fucked up what the founding fathers and the generation before yours left for us, and sadly there is no end in sight.

Now I know because you supported and voted for Obama you fail to see the irony here, but it's comical to watch the MSM report on Iranians taking to the streets in pro-democracy rally's, knowing full well the tactics employed by the Mockmood Imineedofadinnerjacket campaign mirrored that of the Democratic Party and their nominee for POTUS.

Obama/Biden have been in office for a very short time but have already pushed the stick forward and set the planes heading straight into the ground with afterburners on.

Hope and Change? I hope the change don't kill us.

[Alessandra]

anybody who thinks the election for POTUS was not "rigged" is in denial. You simply canot truthfully admit Obama won this past election fairly.Ground Control to Major Asshole: Election completed. You are now cleared to return to Planet Earth. Over.

Major Asshole to Ground Control: The only reason it's over is because unlike the citizens of Iran, the populace of this country clearly demonstrated it lacks/lacked the balls necessary to take to the streets in the face of glaring election fraud. Of course who could blame us, it's not like ANY of it was reported by the MSM (note to ground control... they knew about it and buried as much of it as they could because O was their candidate).

Each and everyone of us is too wrapped up in his or her own little world to the point that unless _insert cause for loss of liberty here_ directly affects us, we've been conditioned to "not give a flying fuck" anymore. YOUR generation has completely fucked up what the founding fathers and the generation before yours left for us, and sadly there is no end in sight.

Now I know because you supported and voted for Obama you fail to see the irony here, but it's comical to watch the MSM report on Iranians taking to the streets in pro-democracy rally's, knowing full well the tactics employed by the Mockmood Imineedofadinnerjacket campaign mirrored that of the Democratic Party and their nominee for POTUS.

Obama/Biden have been in office for a very short time but have already pushed the stick forward and set the planes heading straight into the ground with afterburners on.

Hope and Change? I hope the change don't kill us.

Agreed and Smited.

The irony of the US saying "Boo election fraud" is not lost on me.

[boycotteverything]

YOUR generation has completely fucked up what the founding fathers and the generation before yours left for usoh shit. sorry, dude.

[skunk]

Well ain't that the truth. Nasshole do you have any proof of election fraud or are you just talking out of your asshole? The 2000 and 2004 elections there was widespread voter fraud and diebold hacking. Can you produce evidence for this past election?

[boycotteverything]

i think he's referring to me and my generation stuffing ballot boxes. sorry again, dude. my badd

[Alessandra]

Stuff your pants, not the ballot boxes.

[boycotteverything]

I did that, Chii. I stuffed my pants with McCain votes and stuffed the ballot boxes with Obama votes. That's how our guy won. Just ask the Asshole. He'll tell ya.

[boycotteverything]

SHOTS FIRED AT PROTESTERS

http://msnbcmedia4.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/090615-mousavi-hlarge-8a.hlarge.jpg

At least one killed.


An Associated Press photographer saw one person shot dead and several others who appeared to be seriously wounded in Tehran's Azadi Square. The shooting came from a compound for volunteer militia linked to Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31365097/ns/world_news-mideastn_africa/

[Cheezit]

More on the situation.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090615/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_iran_election

Huge pro-reform rally defies crackdown threats

By ANNA JOHNSON and ALI AKBAR DAREINI, Associated Press Writers Anna Johnson And Ali Akbar Dareini, Associated Press Writers – 9 mins ago
TEHRAN, Iran – Hundreds of thousands of opponents of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad defied an Interior Ministry ban Monday and streamed into central Tehran to cheer their pro-reform leader in his first public appearance since elections that he alleges were marred by fraud. Gunfire from a compound used by pro-government militia killed one demonstrator.

The outpouring in Azadi, or Freedom, Square for reformist leader Mir Hossein Mousavi — swelling as more poured from buildings and side streets — followed a decision by Iran's most powerful figure for an investigation into the vote-rigging allegations.

Security forces watched quietly, with shields and batons at their sides. But

But an Associated Press photographer saw one person shot and killed and several others who appeared to be seriously wounded in the square. The gunfire came from a compound for volunteer militia linked to Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard.

The chanting crowd — many wearing the trademark green color of Mousavi's campaign — was more than five miles (nine kilometers) long, and based on previous demonstrations in the square and surrounding streets, its size was estimated to be in the hundreds of thousands.

Mousavi had paused on the edge of the square — where Ahmadinejad made his first postelection speech — to address the throng. They roared back: "Long live Mousavi."


Some idea to the size of the crowd.
"The chanting crowd — many wearing the trademark green color of Mousavi's campaign — was more than five miles (nine kilometers) long, and based on previous demonstrations in the square and surrounding streets, its size was estimated to be in the hundreds of thousands."

[boycotteverything]

No mention in the Tehran Times and Press TV is off the air. Damned good thing Amkon has its own roving correspondent! Great work Cheese!

[Cheezit]

Thanks BE

here are some pics that tell the story and a link to more pics of 'Iran Election'

http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/presidential-candidate-side-streets/photo//090615/481/4cd007581b854a5f824194e27e0ce386//s:/ap/20090615/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_iran_election;_ylt=Ai6S5M9Cjzs_OXzArDKLDO8UewgF ;_ylu=X3oDMTFiYXFhaHU0BHBvcwMxMQRzZWMDeW5fcl9qdW1w X3Bob3RvBHNsawNzdXBwb3J0ZXJzb2Y-

[boycotteverything]

And some live action thanks to the BBC
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8101628.stm

[Ima Nasshole]

Well ain't that the truth. Nasshole do you have any proof of election fraud or are you just talking out of your asshole? The 2000 and 2004 elections there was widespread voter fraud and diebold hacking. Can you produce evidence for this past election?

Skunk, Like you I'm talking out of my Asshole... However, the proof you seek is in the same stack of proof you have for the '00 and '04 elections, it's all right there.

[boycotteverything]

I'm talking out of my AssholeHey! Finally some truth out of you. (That accounts for the bad breath too) Good work!

[Ima Nasshole]

I did that, Chii. I stuffed my pants with McCain votes and stuffed the ballot boxes with Obama votes. That's how our guy won. Just ask the Asshole. He'll tell ya.
Just keep ignoring it kim, (http://www.examiner.com/x-2547-Watchdog-Politics-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Obama-legalizing-voter-fraud-and-intimidation)

it goes away eventually (http://www.nypost.com/seven/10112008/postopinion/editorials/bams_vote_fraud_buddies_133144.htm)

And how is this any different than what happened in Iran? (http://www.popmodal.com/video/2674/Obama-Drops-Voter-Fraud-Charges-against-Black-Panthers)

You sir, define Sheeple.[attachment=0:1g0bf4hp]On the hunt.jpg[/attachment:1g0bf4hp]

[boycotteverything]

Jesus, Asshole. You've gone and exposed the main ballot stuffer! I guess I owe you Repuglicans an apology. So- here it is- "On behalf of my entire retarded dumbfuck generation I apologize to John McCain and Sarah Palin for rigging the 2008 election in favor of a negro. I can only hope you and the Asshole family can find it in your hearts to forgive me."

[Cheezit]

And how is this any different than what happened in Iran?

All staged to get the republicans red in the face. :evil:


the proof you seek is in the same stack of proof you have for the '00 and '04 elections, it's all right there.
I agree 8)

[Ima Nasshole]

Jesus, Asshole. You've gone and exposed the main ballot stuffer! I guess I owe you Repuglicans an apology. So- here it is- "On behalf of my entire retarded dumbfuck generation I apologize to John McCain and Sarah Palin for rigging the 2008 election in favor of a negro. I can only hope you and the Asshole family can find it in your hearts to forgive me."
Apology accepted, forgive and forget. Just remember something...








...my generation is going to have to change your diaper someday, (if not already you old bastard) and you better be fucking nice from here on out or all you'll be eating is peanut butter sandwiches...

[boycotteverything]

hahahahah! you agree with this moron??

[Cheezit]

hahahahah! you agree with this moron??

One group or many....the whole thing seems fixed to me.

[boycotteverything]

my generation is going to have to change your diaper somedayand your generation will somehow escape that? Oh my goodness- the arrogance of the semi-youth...

[Alessandra]

its all fucking fixed, at least the Iranians have balls of titanium to actually stand up and say, "what the fuck, man?"

[boycotteverything]

its all fucking fixed, at least the Iranians have balls of titanium to actually stand up and say, "what the fuck, man?"Until now they have not had such balls (or vaginas either...) But they may have finally reached a limit. This is a long suffering populace- one in despair and conflicted. The world can only hope that they've now found their way and will finally not relent. While I don't question their bravery, I do wonder about their resolve. Should the young succeed they'll bring a hope to the world.

[Alessandra]

yes, and I hope they stick with it and succeed and tell Ahmadinejad to go fuck himself.

[boycotteverything]

Have you been there?

[Alessandra]

cant say that i have, but his actions during this situation speak louder than words.

[boycotteverything]

Ahmadinejad represents a dark force in Iran- much like the republican party represents here. He and his supplicants will be overcome just as we overcame Bush and Cheney here. It's just a matter of time.

[Alessandra]

Fucking republicans.

[Ima Nasshole]

hahahahah! you agree with this moron??
Hey dipshit, this "moron" has put you in your fucking place many times on this site, or have you forgotten?

The dark force in this country is not the republicans... It's the two party system. And Bush? Pffft, the guy was a Demoncrat who ran as a republican and got elected. Bush is living proof that the Republican party has been infiltrated by democrats, I suppose next you'll try and tell me Ahnold is the Republican Govenor of Mexifornia?

If only our country had the balls to do what the Iranians are doing right now. With the exception of Ron Paul, we should be throwing every fucking one of them out on their asses right now.

[boycotteverything]

Hey dipshit, this "moron" has put you in your fucking place many times on this site, or have you forgotten?Well- since it never happened I guess I can't have forgotten. Bush a Democrat? That statement alone qualifies you as the fucktard of the year. What are you- some kind of maniac? hahahahaha!

[skunk]

Bush is a neocon asshole, not a democrat.

As for the election fraud, I can pull up plenty of support for Bush/Cheney rigging both elections (Florida in 2000, Ohio in 2004 are two examples that come to mind in the 30 seconds it took to write this post).

Just do you know, I didn't vote for either mainstream douche bags so don't get your panties all up in a bunch. I'm just looking for proof other than the NY post or anything not owned by Murdoch thanks.

[Ima Nasshole]

Bush is a neocon asshole, not a democrat.

As for the election fraud, I can pull up plenty of support for Bush/Cheney rigging both elections (Florida in 2000, Ohio in 2004 are two examples that come to mind in the 30 seconds it took to write this post).

Just do you know, I didn't vote for either mainstream douche bags so don't get your panties all up in a bunch. I'm just looking for proof other than the NY post or anything not owned by Murdoch thanks.

Skunk, thanks for all that proof, 30 seconds seemed to be more than enough time. :pound:

And just do you know, I didn't vote for either mainstream douchebag either, and how did you know I was wearing panties?

I don't trust that Murdoch bastard either (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhOm2fh5qXY)

[skunk]

Skunk, thanks for all that proof, 30 seconds seemed to be more than enough time. :pound:

Well I was busy doing that. All I needed was 30 seconds, but you know there's the cleanup and everything else that goes along with it.


How did you know I was wearing panties?

You'd be surprised what I know about you. I am your father after all.

Murdoch will sell his soul to whoever is more popular. The man has no shame whatsoever. Fox news exists in its current form because he made a business decision to move towards the far-right of the political spectrum (read: neo-conservative).

For what its worth, I despise neo-liberals (most democrats) and neo-conservatives (most republicans).

[Ima Nasshole]

Skunk, thanks for all that proof, 30 seconds seemed to be more than enough time. :pound:

Well I was busy doing that. All I needed was 30 seconds, but you know there's the cleanup and everything else that goes along with it.


How did you know I was wearing panties?

You'd be surprised what I know about you. I am your father after all.

Murdoch will sell his soul to whoever is more popular. The man has no shame whatsoever. Fox news exists in its current form because he made a business decision to move towards the far-right of the political spectrum (read: neo-conservative).

For what its worth, I despise neo-liberals (most democrats) and neo-conservatives (most republicans).

:pound: another theraputic use for medical marijuana.

And technically speaking, they're called "manties".

[Cheezit]

Obama speaks

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_us_iran

By ANNE GEARAN and PHILIP ELLIOTT, Associated Press Writers Anne Gearan And Philip Elliott, Associated Press Writers – 7 mins ago
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Monday he does not know who rightfully won the Iranian election, but that Iranians have a right to feel their ballots mattered.

With images of bloodied protesters in Tehran's streets recalling the Islamic revolution 30 years ago, Obama said an investigation into alleged vote-rigging should go ahead without additional violence.

"It would be wrong for me to be silent on what we've seen on the television the last few days," Obama told reporters at the White House.

"And what I would say to those people who put so much hope and energy and optimism into the political process, I would say to them that the world is watching and inspired by their participation, regardless of what the ultimate outcome of the election was," Obama said. "And they should know that the world is watching."

[boycotteverything]

There's a national general strike (love it!) called for tomorrow. This is the kind of non-violent action that can bring a ruling class to its knees. General Striker is beside himself with joy!

[KIWI]

if Borac Obama is the US President then that is what the NWO want, end of storyOne problem with that conclusion. The NWO is a figment of your imagination. End of story.

PART 1

GENERAL DEBUNKERY


. Before commencing to debunk, prepare your equipment: Equipment needed:----one armchair.

. Put on the right face. Cultivate a condescending air that suggests that your personal opinions are backed by the full faith and credit of god (whoever she is :D ). Employ vauge, subjective, dismissive terms, such as, " ridiculous" or "trivial" in a manner that suggests that they have the full force of scientific authority.

. Always refer to unorthodox statements as " claims" which are "touted" and to your own assertions as "facts" which are "stated".

. Since the public tend to be unclear about the distinction between evidence and proof, do your best to mantain this "confusion". If absolute proof is lacking, state catergorically that " there is no evidence"

. At every opportunity reinforce the notion that what is familiar is necessarily rational, the unfamiliar is therefore, irrational, and consequently inadmissible as evidence.

. If sufficient evidence has been presented to warrant further investigation of an unusual event or claim, argue that, " evidence alone proves nothing !"..... Ignore the fact that preliminary evidence is not supposed to " prove" anything.

. Although science is not supposed to tolerate vague or double standards, always insist that unconventional phenomena must be judged by a seperate, yet ill-defined, set of scientific rules. Do this by declaring " extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence" ---but take care never to define where the "ordinary" ends and the "extra- ordinary" begins. This will allow you to manufacture an infinately receding, evidential horizon; ie- to define "extraordinary" evidence as that which lies just out of reach at any point in time.

[boycotteverything]

do your best to mantain this "confusion"which you do quite admirably.

[KIWI]

do your best to mantain this "confusion"which you do quite admirably.

I have a lot of patience

[boycotteverything]

...but no faith in humanity

[KIWI]

how do you8 figure that ?

[KIWI]

. Discourage any study of history that may reveal today's dogma as yesterdays heresy, likewise, avoid discussing the many historical, philisophical and spiritual parallels between science and democracy

[boycotteverything]

how can there be parallels when the world is under the perpetual control of your all-powerful New World Order?

[boycotteverything]

Freedom fighters in Persia? Nah- it's all controlled from Langley. Oh shit!

The technology to land men on the moon? Nah. Those Langley bastards again- foisting an illusion on a credulous world. Oh shit!

[Alessandra]

what the fuck is Langley

[boycotteverything]

what'll ya give me for the answer?

[Alessandra]

Absolutely nothing. :lol:

[boycotteverything]

OK. I thought as much. But I'll give you a hint. Its initials are c.i.a.. Let me know if I can be of further assistance. hahaha

[Alessandra]

oh. thanks.

[boycotteverything]

no prob

[Cheezit]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/ml_iran_fraud_allegations

Speed of Iran vote count called suspicious

By JASON KEYSER, Associated Press Writer Jason Keyser, Associated Press Writer – 2 hrs 20 mins ago
CAIRO – How do you count almost 40 million handwritten paper ballots in a matter of hours and declare a winner? That's a key question in Iran's disputed presidential election. International polling experts and Iran analysts said the speed of the vote count, coupled with a lack of detailed election data normally released by officials, was fueling suspicion around President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's landslide victory.

[boycotteverything]

they did it by the pound

[Alessandra]

yeah, pounds of BullShit

[boycotteverything]

tons for the mullahs. pounds for the people.

[KIWI]

how can there be parallels when the world is under the perpetual control of your all-powerful New World Order?

if there were not parallels why are any of us here? on a CT site ?,...... its the parallels that make people suspicious in the first place, doesnt matter who the fuck is in charge, you curl back up in your "star-spangled Duvet".....for you the illusion is what counts :wink:

[WarlordZeroOne]

Ahmadinajad the WINNER but he will aways be a LOOZER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[boycotteverything]

for you the illusion is what countseverything is illusion. full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. we make meaning by our choice of cause. the most satisfying is revolution. the least- nihilism. but in the end it's still illusion.

[Alessandra]

Ahmadinajad the WINNER but he will aways be a LOOZER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


was never the winner. the other guy won by a landslide lol

[Cogburn]

Here we go... Now we have a conspiracy going...

[offsite=http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/20090617/iran-election-results-iranian.htm:3t4p737l]Iranian who leaked election results may have been assassinated
17 June 2009 @ 05:12 pm BST
An Iranian man said to have released the genuine result of last Friday's presidential election is reported to have been killed in a suspicious car accident.

Mohammad Asgari, who worked for the Iranian interior ministry to protect the security of its IT network allegedly released results showing that the government used new software to rig the result, reports the Guardian's Saeed Kamali Dehghan, citing unconfirmed reports.

Officially President Ahmadinejad received two thirds of the vote with around 24.5 million votes, while his closest rival, Mir Hossein Mousavi, received over 13 million votes.

For full coverage of the Iranian elections click here

According to the leaked figures Mr Ahmadinejad actually came third in a four-horse race whilst Mr Mousavi received the most votes with 19 million ballots cast in his favour.

In other reports one Iranian website said that voter turnout in as many as 30 towns was higher than 100%.[/offsite:3t4p737l]

[pack3tg0st]

yah... go figure lol

Just a heads up cog, I've been noticing a lot of propaganda going both ways on this iran stuff...

If you're following whats going on, just be aware its out there... and its pretty thick...

I'm on cloud 9 lol Its pretty rare to watch propaganda as it surfaces...

I watched a fake news story spread from a newspaper in Israel all the way to the Wall Street Journal earlier tonight... just waiting to see if it goes mainstream...

Fun times!

[Cogburn]

For what it's worth, CNN got Swine Flu news from GLP in the first 6 hours of their coverage so go figure.

CNN, to their credit, setup a news desk to filter through reports coming in via Twitter, Facebook and other such sources (Hi5, Beebo, etc).

The Asgari info was originally via Twitter (#iranelection) so it definitely came across the new CNN Iran desk.

The fact that it wasn't reported at all by CNN when other less confirmed reports are being blasted around the world is what gives me some pause.

When bullshit is being thrown around so prolifically, it's the little stories that fall through the cracks that intrigue me the most, no matter how odd they may seem.

[pack3tg0st]

Yah... Thats a good point... but we'll have to wait and see...

The story I was following has hit U.S. conservative websites now... all the way up to Sean Hannity's site...

This little piece of propaganda might go viral... which might be bad...

I'm really curious to see how this goes... I'm learning alot about Propaganda 2.0 and how its spread...

[Cogburn]

You gonna keep this a secret or are you gonna post a link to the story? :)

[KIWI]

yah... go figure lol

Just a heads up cog, I've been noticing a lot of propaganda going both ways on this iran stuff...

If you're following whats going on, just be aware its out there... and its pretty thick...

I'm on cloud 9 lol Its pretty rare to watch propaganda as it surfaces...

I watched a fake news story spread from a newspaper in Israel all the way to the Wall Street Journal earlier tonight... just waiting to see if it goes mainstream...

Fun times!

bring it pac :)

[WarlordZeroOne]

It doe's not matter who ends up elected they are both BAD EGGS.

[pack3tg0st]

oops lol sorry guys!

I have a thread running on the story here: viewtopic.php?f=91&t=7073 (http://www.amkon.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=91&t=7073)

just woke up... so I want to see if it spread at all while I was sleeping...

[boycotteverything]

original thread http://amkon.net/showthread.php?t=21733&highlight=iran

Six months on and the revolution is gathering new strength. The Mullahs are finally about to fall.


The torch has passed to a new Persian generation. The Revolution of the Old Men is finally being challenged by the courageous young. The issues are the same issues of the American 60s- youth will be served and women will no-longer be oppressed and marginalized. It's about equality and freedom from the bondage of insipid religious crap. And while this new Revolution may be lacking an ideology- that is also its very strength. Sometimes you lose a battle to win a war. Send them your good vibes and your love. Blood will be shed.

The new Persia-

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/12_01/17banksyES_468x606.jpg

Thanks, Banksy.

[Cogburn]

http://iran.whyweprotest.net/

Good stuff.

[captainkiwi]

Regardless. It's the voice of the young that matters. Persian kids are like all kids- all they want is self determination. Or in other words, Jefferson's words- the 'pursuit of happiness.' That's not too much to either 'ask for' or to 'demand.'
Maybe so BE, but when your world view is so wrapped up in the brotherhood of Islam and all that entails I don't hold out much hope for the youth either seeing as the happiness is so wrapped up in the destruction or assimilation of the infidel and our free wheeling ways.

[Alessandra]

Silence, Infidel!

[boycotteverything]

You have a miss-perception of the Persian people. They've never been into the brotherhood bullshit. They are poets and dreamers. I know this by first hand experience not from propaganda.

[mur]

Ahmadinejad Reportedly Claims U.S. is Blocking Return of Mankind's Savior



http://www.foxnews.com/images/591300/0_61_120709_ahmad.jpg (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,579640,00.html#) REUTERS

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks in Caracas, Venezuela on Nov. 25.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claims the United States is attempting to thwart the return of mankind's savior, according to reports from Al Arabiya, a television news station based in Dubai.
Ahmadinejad reportedly claims he has documented evidence that the U.S. is blocking the return of Mahdi, the Imam believed by Muslims to be the savior.


http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,579640,00.html

[Alessandra]

jesus tittyfucking christ that man is a god damn lunatic.

[Cogburn]

Fox News should come with the same warnings as Lex's links.

I feel just as violated and dirty.

[boycotteverything]

jesus tittyfucking christ that man is a god damn lunatic.
but jesus tapdancin christ you gotta admit he's cute as a bug's ear.

[GeneralStriker]

The revolution continues...
Iran: More than 200 arrested in student protests


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091208/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_iran
By NASSER KARIMI, Associated Press Writer Nasser Karimi, Associated Press Writer – 12/8/09 30 mins ago
TEHRAN, Iran – Tehran's police chief says 204 protesters were arrested in widespread anti-government marches by university students.
Gen. Azizullah Rajabzadeh says the protesters — including 39 women — were detained in the capital during Monday's rallies for violating public order," according to the state news agency IRNA. He says they will be handed over to the judiciary after police investigation.
Tens of thousands of protesters marched in more than a dozen universities across the country and in the streets of the capital, clashing with police in the biggest opposition rallies in months. There has been no word on the number of arrests outside Tehran.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran threatened tougher action against protesters Tuesday after tens of thousands marched at universities across the country in the biggest anti-government rallies in months, a sign authorities are concerned the protest movement could pick up steam.
The protests Monday turned into fierce clashes between youths throwing stones and riot police and militiamen wielding batons and tear gas. They also saw an increased fervor among demonstrators, who more openly broke the biggest taboo in Iran — burning pictures of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and chanting slogans against him.
The turnout, fueled by students marching by the thousands on campuses, showed that months of arrests and government intimidation had failed to stamp out the movement, sparked by the disputed presidential election in June.
The fierce crackdown since the election has succeeded in limiting demonstrations, which have been held only about once a month at most. But authorities may be concerned because the coming months could heat up, with several key occasions that could give the opposition a pretext for bringing supporters into the street. The Islamic holy month of Moharram begins in mid-December, a time of frequent mourning ceremonies, and the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution will be marked over 10 days in early February.
On Tuesday, riot police were out in heavy numbers at intersections on major thoroughfares around the city.
At Tehran University, a group of hard-line Basij militiamen attacked a small demonstration of students Tuesday. The militiamen pelted them with stones and fired tear gas to disperse them and dragged at least one student away, said witnesses, who spoke on condition of anonymity fearing retribution.
Plainclothes men on motorcycles — likely Basijis — also harrassed the opposition's leader, Mir Hossein Mousavi, at his Tehran office on Tuesday. Up to 30 men on motorcycles, some in masks, blocked Mousavi as he tried to drive out of his office garage and chanted slogans against him, two opposition Web sites said, citing witnesses.
Mousavi got out of his car and shouted at them, "You're agents, you've been tasked with threatening me, beating me, killing me," before his aides hustled him back inside, the Gooya News Web site reported. The men left several hours later and Mousavi was able to leave.
Hard-line clerics and commanders of the elite Revolutionary Guard have called for the arrest of Mousavi, accusing him of sparking protests and conspiring against Iran's clerical leadership. Arresting Mousavi or other top opposition leaders would be a major escalation, likely to spark greater turmoil — and so far the government has balked at taking the step.
A wave of arrests since July succeeded in crushing the massive protests by hundreds of thousands that erupted after the election, which the opposition says President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won by fraud.
More than 100 politicians, activists and protesters have been put on a mass trial before the Revolutionary Court, accused of being part of a foreign-backed plot to overthrow the Islamic Republic. Five have been sentenced to death and 80 others to prison terms up to 15 years. In recent weeks, more than 100 student leaders were arrested ahead of Monday's demonstration, and several have been given heavy prison sentences.
Iran's top prosecutor, Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejehi, warned on Tuesday that the judiciary will be even harsher.
"So far, we have shown restraint. From today no leniency will be applied," Ejehi said, according to the official IRNA news agency.
He said Tehran prosecutors should take stronger action against those "who violate public order and damage public properties."
Authorities have said there were arrests during Monday's protests, but have not said how many. Unconfirmed reports on opposition Web sites have ranged from dozens to more than 200, citing witnesses.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast denounced the United States for its criticism of Monday's crackdown on students. "We do not accept threatening language. We think they are on wrong path," he said, of the Americans.
In Washington, State Department spokesman Ian C. Kelly on Monday condemned the "continued harassment, arbitrary detention, and conviction of individuals for their participation in peaceful demonstrations."
Monday's protests erupted at more than a dozen university campuses around Iran as well as in major squares of the capital.